We're Calling it Flood 50
On June 5, 1976, 80 billion gallons of water burst through the Teton Dam upon its initial filling. The dam, located 15 miles NE of Rexburg, and its failure unleashed a torrent that swept across the Snake River Plain.
For three days, the floodwaters surged through towns and farmland, traveling over 100 miles until finally ceasing at the American Falls Dam. The disaster claimed 11 lives and left a trail of destruction, upending homes, businesses, land, livestock, and entire communities.
Yet in the face of unimaginable destruction, people far and wide responded with extraordinary courage, compassion, and resilience. Neighbors helped neighbors, coming together to rebuild what had been lost and to lift each other in a time of tragedy.
In its wake, the dedicated rebuilding efforts of so many left relatively few signs of the devastation downstream, but inspiring actions and life-changing experiences remain, and our community is ever changed and continually fortified as a result.
This year, Rexburg and the surrounding areas are recognizing the event with a weeklong commemoration. The dam thing has been dubbed Flood 50. A week-long series of events taking place from June 1st to 6th, 2026.
This is not a celebration of disaster; this is a commemoration of community and recognition of the dedicated effort that shaped our region.
We invite the community, the surrounding area, the region, and the world to reflect and participate with us with opportunities to Remember, Connect, and Serve.
Please visit our website at TetonFlood50.org to learn more and participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Schedule:
Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:57am Just Add Water: Teton Dam Flood Exhibit Ribbon cutting @ City Hall
4:00pm - 6:00pm Madison Summer Safety Series Part 1 @ Madison Memorial Hospital
Friday, May 29, 2026
4:00pm - 8:00pm Carousel Summer Kick Off @ Porter Park
Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Walking Tours (maps available @ City Hall,)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
5:00pm - Service Project hosted by BYU-I Stadium
5:00pm - 8:00pm Classic Car Show @ Center Street
7:00pm 70s Flashback Fashion Show and Tribute Band @ Romance Theater
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time TBD - Service Project hosted by Madison County: Highway Clean Up
10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Walking Tours (maps available @ City Hall, Romance Theater)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Flood Films @ Romance Theater
7:00pm - Dam Discussion Panel @ Romance Theater
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7:15am - 1:00pm Golf Scramble @ Teton Lakes Golf Course
10:00am Service Project hosted by Trout Unlimited: River Clean Up
10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Walking Tours (maps available @ City Hall, Romance Theater)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
1:00pm-3:00pm - Flood Films @ Romance Theater
6:00pm - 8:00pm Flood Films @ Romance Theater
Thursday, June 4, 2026
9:30am Service Project hosted by Kiwanis Club - Blood Drive @ City Hall
10:00am - 4:00pm Fremont County and Trout Unlimited Guided River Float
10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Walking Tours (maps available @ City Hall, Romance Theater)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Flood Films @ Romance Theater
7:00pm Flood of Memories Book Signing and Presentation @ City Hall
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Walking Tours (maps available @ City Hall, Romance Theater)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
11:57am Moment of Silence
1:00pm-3:00pm - Flood Films @ Romance Theater
1:00pm - 5:00pm Teton Dam Bus Tours from Rexburg
2:00pm - 8:00pm Service Project hosted by Rexburg Races: Marathon Packet Pick Up @ Madison Memorial Hospital
6:00pm - 8:00pm Flood Films @ Romance Theater
Saturday, June 6, 2026
5:00am - 1:30pm Service Project hosted by Rexburg Races: Teton Dam Marathon
6:30am Marathon begins @ Teton Dam Site
7:00am 1/2 Marathon begins
8:00am 10K Race begins
8:30am 5K Race begins
10am Rexburg Races Party in the Park @ Smith Park
10:00am Motorcycle Rally begins @ Teton Dam Site
10:00am - 5:00pm Interactive Downtown Walking Tours and Service Stations (maps available @ City Hall, Romance Theater)
10:00am - 4:00pm Flood Exhibit @ City Hall
10:00 am Mudfest @ BYU-Idaho Sports Complex Fields
11:30am - 1:00pm Volunteer Appreciation Picnic @ Smith Park
Noon - Kids Race begins @ Smith Park
7:00pm Celebration of Service @ BYU-Idaho I-Center
Thursday, July 16, 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm Madison Summer Safety Series Part 2 @ Madison Memorial Hospital
Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm Madison Summer Safety Series Part 3 @ Madison Memorial Hospital